The collection of The Jewish Museum demonstrates how Jewish culture is reflected in art through 28,000 objects of different media, including Fine Arts, Judaica, and broadcast media.

The museum has taken a broad view of fine arts acquisitions, collecting material that is both specifically and implicitly related to Jewish culture: by virtue of the subject depicted; because of the implicit intent of the
artist; or because a work by a Jewish artist represents a significant contribution to the history of art.

The Goodkind Media Center includes an exhibition space dedicated to video and new media.